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EIB: We must be 'pragmatic, not dogmatic' on transition finance
28 May 2024A senior official at the European Investment Bank (EIB) said that sustainable finance cannot be "dogmatic" when it comes to choosing where to finance investments with the greatest impact for the transition.
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ICMA working on 'green enabling' activities guidance to counter 'greenwashing reflex'
24 May 2024The International Capital Market Association (ICMA)-administered Principles is preparing to publish some guidance for 'green enabling' activities in advance of its annual general meeting (AGM) in June.
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Emerging market GSSS issuance hits all-time high in 2023, Amundi report finds
23 May 2024Green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond issuance in emerging markets reached an all-time high last year, according to a joint report by Amundi and the International Finance Corporation, largely driven by growth outside of China.
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Emirates Islamic raises $750m from 'milestone' debut sustainability sukuk
23 May 2024Emirates NBD-owned lender Emirates Islamic has raised $750 million from its inaugural sustainability sukuk, described as a "milestone" deal following the publication of key market guidance.
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Bond round-up: AfDB, Verbund, IDB Invest ... and more
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ESMA fund guidelines may be headwind for sustainable bonds, says Abrdn
21 May 2024The recently published sustainable fund naming guidelines published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) could dampen demand for labelled sustainable bonds, according to Abrdn.
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Sustainable bond market hits $5trn of issuance
20 May 2024Cumulative issuance of sustainable bonds has now crossed the $5 trillion mark, boosted by strong support from sovereign issuers.
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Transition plan credibility test should be core to green bond investments, says PGIM
20 May 2024Investors should only buy green bonds from issuers with credible transition plans, according to a major asset manager.
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Nordea launches two sustainable bond funds
17 May 2024Nordea Asset Management (Nordea AM) has launched two dedicated euro-denominated sustainable bond funds, a month after it closed its social bond fund.
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Maynilad readies first Philippines 'blue bond'
17 May 2024Water and waste firm Maynilad Water Services is preparing to raise up to PHP15 billion ($261 million) from its debut 'blue bond' in late May, which will be the first instrument of its type from a Philippine issuer.